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Savannakhet

American  
[sah-wahn-nah-ket] / sɑ wɑn nɑˈkɛt /

noun

  1. a city in S central Laos.


Example Sentences

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During the early morning hours of Nov. 3, 1969, his unit, Reconnaissance Team Maryland, was inserted into the eastern side of Savannakhet Province in Laos.

From New York Times • May 31, 2011

In 1969, bad weather prevented searchers from entering Savannakhet Province to search for Team Maryland.

From New York Times • May 31, 2011

General Phoumi turned up in the southern Laotian town of Savannakhet with a brand-new radio transmitter and a vow to chase Kong Le out of the capital.

From Time Magazine Archive

Instead, he flew south most nights to sleep in his quiet and safe former headquarters, Savannakhet.

From Time Magazine Archive

They will capture Vientiane, Luangprabang, Savannakhet, anything they want.

From Time Magazine Archive